FAMILY AND CONSUMER

SCIENCE TEACHER

BY: KIERA JENNINGS

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 FCS TEACHER

They teach things such as…

- Cooking
- Sewing
- Nutrition
- Child development
- Preschool
- Design
WORKING CONDITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

There are many duties and responsibilities for a FCS teacher.

- They must use the curriculum to prepare lesson plans
- They must also give tests, grade papers, and grade projects.
- Generally FCS teachers maintain clean and organized working conditions making it
easier for the students to learn (Family and Consumer Science Teacher Job Description).
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION NEEDED

• Most schools require a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science

• You must be able to deal with different people such as students, teachers, and co workers.
• You must have patience.
• Another great quality you should have is to be able to demonstrate.
CAREER PLANNING

• If you’re wanting to be a FCS Teacher you need to make a plan. There are several things to do.

• Observe other teachers

- Take specific courses in college…
- Child Development
- Food Preparation
- Lab Experiences
- Teaching as a Profession
- Student Teaching
 SALARY AND JOB GROWTH

• According to ZipRecruiter.com, “As of October 20, 2020, the average annual pay for a Family and
Consumer Science Teacher in Utah is $49,801 a year.”

Top earners are receiving up to $90,622 in Utah which implies that there is room for advancement and
you could get paid more depending on location and years of experience (Family Consumer Science
Teacher Annual Salary, 2020).
• The job outlook varies, but currently in Utah the job market is not very active and few schools are
currently hiring. There will be openings when teachers leave or when new teachers need to be hired.
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND INTERVIEW

Mrs. Thorpe- FCS Teacher in Utah. Graduated from BYU in 2019

SAMPLES OF MY SCHOOLWORK
SUMMARY

I learned…
- I should enjoy what I’m doing
- Help students create their future
- I can definitely see myself in the career
 WORKS CITED

Family Consumer Science Teacher Annual Salary in Utah ($49,800 Avg: Oct 2020). (n.d.). Retrieved October 27, 2020, from

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Family-Consumer-Science-Teacher-Salary--in-Utah

Family and Consumer Science Teacher Job Description, Career as a Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Salary, Employment - Definition and Nature

of the Work, Education and Training Requirements, Getting the Job. (n.d.). Retrieved October 27, 2020, from

https://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/346/Family-Consumer-Science-Teacher.html

Young, Courtney, 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC_qvCfYtvQ&feature=emb_title